Governance & Counsel

Blaine and Lori Bartel

Founders

Blaine and Lori Bartel founded House of Resurrection in 2017 with a vision to provide hope, healing, and resurrection for men, ministers, marriages, and families impacted by pornography and sexual brokenness.

Over the past decade, hundreds of men have participated in Blaine's Freedom Intensives, dozens of pastors have found restoration, and thousands have engaged with Katharos,

House of Resurrection's Christ-centered discipleship and recovery pathway that combines biblical truth, practical tools, and neuroscience to help men pursue lasting freedom.

House of Resurrection is a non- profit governed by a Board of Trustees

They provides financial oversight, approves budgets and major expenditures, and ensures organizational accountability, including the use of an outside compensation consultant to determine Blaine Bartel's salary according to industry standards and best practices.

Trustees

  • Ed Gungor

    Ed Gungor is a veteran pastor, New York Times bestselling author, and respected voice on spiritual formation who has spent more than four decades helping people move beyond religious performance into authentic transformation and a deeper life with Christ.

  • Matt Nelson

    Matt Nelson is Lead Pastor of Church That Matters, Church Planting Director for Seed Network, and a doctoral candidate in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care with a passion for helping people rediscover the way of Jesus and experience deep, lasting transformation.

  • Blaine Bartel

    Blaine Bartel is the founder of House of Resurrection, author of Katharos and Death by a Thousand Lies, who has spent the last decade helping men, ministers, and marriages find freedom from sexual brokenness and rediscover life in Christ.

  • Lori Bartel

    Lori Bartel is co-founder of House of Resurrection, CEO of a successful dental practice, and Blaine's wife and greatest supporter, bringing wisdom, compassion, and practical leadership to the ministry's work with men, pastors, and marriages.

House of Resurrection is guided by a Board of Counsel.

They provide personal, spiritual, and ministry guidance to Blaine and Lori, offering trusted wisdom, accountability, prayer support, and a broad range of perspectives to help navigate major decisions, leadership challenges, and personal well-being.

Board of Counsel

  • Whit George

    Whit George is Lead Pastor of Church on the Move, a gifted communicator, lifelong friend of Blaine, and respected leader whose passion is helping people encounter the real Jesus and experience authentic spiritual transformation in everyday life.

  • Andrew Currie

    Andrew Currie is a seasoned entrepreneur, business strategist, and trusted advisor who has founded, scaled, and led multiple successful ventures and now provides executive consulting to emerging startups and established organizations seeking sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term impact.

  • Lee Wilson

    Lee Wilson is a pastor, author, and international speaker who has founded multiple leadership and discipleship initiatives, speaking in more than 200 cities around the world with a passion for helping people discover and live God's purpose for their lives.

  • Cookie Brothers

    Cookie Brothers is a respected ministry leader, CEO of Faith Leaders Collective, a global leadership network dedicated to equipping the next generation of pastors, ministry leaders, and faith-driven entrepreneurs.

  • Curt Seaburg

    Curt Seaburg is Lead Pastor of Victory Church, a thriving multi-site church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and a respected church growth strategist with a passion for helping people discover their God-given purpose and reach their full potential in Christ.

  • Rodney Fout

    Rodney Fouts is Lead Pastor of North Church, a growing multi-site church based in Oklahoma City, and is widely respected for his engaging, Bible-centered teaching and his ability to lead organizations through healthy growth and lasting impact.